Bristol news

• Leinster spark into life and cruise past Bristol

  08-12-2024 21:16 via bbc.com
  
  Leinster begin their pursuit of a fifth Investec Champions Cup crown with a ruthless second half display to claim a bonus-point victory over Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate.
  
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• Disruption continues amid Storm Darragh

  08-12-2024 20:53 via bbc.com
  
  There are still problems with the trains, roads and electricity supply.
  
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• Man whose dad was murdered calls for change in law

  08-12-2024 17:18 via bbc.com
  
  Mark Lemon's has made it his mission to help other bereaved young children.
  
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• Norris wins to seal constructors' title for McLaren

  08-12-2024 15:57 via bbc.com
  
  Lando Norris secures McLaren's first Formula 1 constructors' championship for 26 years with victory in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
  
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• Large waves crash against Clevedon seafront as Storm Darragh brings 70mph winds

  08-12-2024 15:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Forecasters have warned that coastal routes and seafronts could be hit by large waves
  
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• Rock band Texas to headline summer open-air concert

  08-12-2024 15:52 via bbc.com
  
  Olly Murs, Kaiser Chiefs and Supergrass are also headlining the summer festival.
  
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• PIP payments up to £800 if you have any of these 5 conditions

  08-12-2024 15:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are many illnesses and health conditions that can qualify people for the payments to assist with their lives
  
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• DWP bank account crackdown will 'exclude' one benefit type

  08-12-2024 14:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will give the DWP power to take money from people's pay and bank accounts, but one type of payment won't be affected by the new law
  
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• DWP benefits payment dates set to change over Christmas and New Year - see if you're affected

  08-12-2024 14:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The festive period in 2024 is set to see a number of changes to the benefits payment dates, including Tax Credits, as Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on weekdays
  
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• Storm Darragh leaves road looking like a beach near Butlins Minehead

  08-12-2024 14:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drivers have been urged to be careful
  
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• DWP powers to enter bank account barred 'for one benefit'

  08-12-2024 12:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions is to be given new powers to take money direct from people's pay slips and bank accounts in a bid to crack down on fraudsters
  
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• Best date to book a cheap holiday according to travel experts

  08-12-2024 12:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ticket experts have analysed years of travel data to reveal the exact date you need to book your last-minute Christmas holiday for the best deal
  
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• LIVE: Storm Darragh leaves thousands of homes without power

  08-12-2024 11:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A yellow weather warning is in place today
  
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• 'I tried Simba's £89 slippers that "massage your feet as you walk" and got an unexpected result'

  08-12-2024 11:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The sleep tech experts have launched a range of slippers which they say are inspired by walking in nature but they came with one hidden extra
  
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• Two huge ancient ash trees at Redland Green blown down by Storm Darragh

  08-12-2024 09:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are four ancient ash trees in the dell and one of them is said to be over 300 years old
  
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• 'I suffered miscarriage after holiday from hell food poisoning'

  08-12-2024 09:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Chloe Proctor, 23, who was eight weeks pregnant, suffered a seizure and was taken to hospital following a gastric illness while on Canary Island trip
  
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• Carol Vorderman says she was 'sacked from TV show after making complaint about inappropriate behaviour'

  08-12-2024 09:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Carol Vorderman has spoken out on the recent allegations made against Gregg Wallace and has shared her own experiences of inappropriate behaviour during her career
  
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• Met Office issues yellow weather warning as Storm Darragh continues to batter UK

  08-12-2024 09:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Strong winds will continue throughout the day
  
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• Syrian state TV airs statement saying Assad has been overthrown

  08-12-2024 08:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It appears that president Bashar Assad had left the country for an undisclosed location as the country was overrun by insurgents
  
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• Headlines: Storm Darragh, market mayhem and a tunnel

  08-12-2024 08:11 via bbc.com
  
  Some of the headlines making the local media in the West this week.
  
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• Bristol in Pictures: Just a few more lights...

  08-12-2024 08:09 via bbc.com
  
  Our weekly round-up of images from across the city includes some jaw-dropping festive displays.
  
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• Four habits to start today to improve immune system and keep illness at bay

  08-12-2024 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many of us are succumbing to coughs and colds as the weather gets colder, but one doctor has shared some simple things you can do from today to improve your immune system
  
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• 12 Christmas-inspired baby names for new arrivals this winter

  08-12-2024 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many parents-to-be are seeking a meaningful name for their newborns with a festive birthday but might not fancy Carol, Christine and Christian - here's 12 with a more modern feel
  
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• Tiny town an hour from Bristol has 'one of UK's best high streets' - Bristol Live

  08-12-2024 06:00
  Tiny town an hour from Bristol has 'one of UK's best high streets'  Bristol Live
  
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• The Victorian fountain in Bristol that is a landmark for locals and drivers leaving the city

  08-12-2024 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Built in 1890, the landmark is located at a fork in a junction splitting Kingswood and Hanham
  
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• Housebuilding target to be missed by thousands in Bristol region

  08-12-2024 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Planning changes will not be enough to meet the target by 2029
  
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• Homeless families still being placed in hotels despite them being ‘a last resort’

  08-12-2024 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "The pressures we face mean that the council does sometimes have to rely on hotel provision."
  
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• Hate crime reports against Muslims in Avon and Somerset more than doubles in past year

  08-12-2024 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Reports peaked following the public disorder we experienced in the summer, with 677 reports made in August alone, 70% of which were racial in nature.”
  
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• Lloyds Bank 2-day alert over £200 payments landing in accounts

  08-12-2024 05:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People have to carry out several steps to get the free cash
  
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• Travel pro says 'avoid this seat' on a plane

  08-12-2024 03:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you want to get to your winter holiday destination without getting ill, there's a particular seat to avoid
  
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